Indiana Tech is committed to helping your student have smooth and successful educational journey. As such, here is some information you might find helpful as the academic year begins.

The WarriorsConnect app was created to enhance our students' college experience by providing them with simple, one-stop access to everything they need to succeed here at Indiana Tech. On WarriorsConnect, you can easily connect with support, information, resources and fellow Indiana Tech community members. The app will help students:

WarriorsConnect can be downloaded to a mobile device from the App Store and Google Play, or access it online at warriorsconnect.indianatech.edu.

Staffed by caring Student Success Advisors, the Office of Student Success (OSS) is here to guide students throughout their college journey to help them reach their academic, career and personal goals.

Talk with your student about the transition to campus life and encourage them to seek out help from their OSS Student Success Advisor. The sooner students recognize the OSS as a resource for their success, the more likely they are to succeed in their first year.

The Office of Student Success is located on the lower level of the Snyder Academic Center.

Dormify/CampusCube Care Packages

Dormify has partnered with CampusCube to help you send care packages to your student while they are away at school.

The Dormify/CampusCube gifting program adds touches of fun which can include a colorful box, tasty snacks and a personalized greeting card. Also, you can have a package shipped directly to your student at any time throughout the year.

Learn more here.

If your student has 504 or IEP plans from high school, they may still be eligible for accommodations in college. It's not too late to request them for the upcoming academic year. Students who have questions or need assistance with accommodations can email Indiana Tech Accessibility Services at accessibilityservices@indianatech.edu. We are located on the first floor of the Snyder Academic Center, Offices 151-152

Additionally, Accessibility Services offers support for students with short-term medical conditions. This can be immensely helpful for students who may be dealing with temporary health issues such as concussions, surgery, or other medical conditions. Students in these situations should also contact Accessibility Services for the necessary support and accommodations.

Indiana Tech offers TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being platform for our students. Through either a mobile app or one's desktop computer, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost. Whether your student is feeling under the weather, anxious or overwhelmed, they can talk to a licensed provider to get the care they need via phone or a secure video visit. Learn more about TimelyCare at indianatech.edu/timelycare.

Whether you live across the country or around the world, don’t miss a minute of Indiana Tech Warriors in action! Links to individual livestreams can be found here as competition season begins. If you live in the area or plan to travel to watch in-person, you can get your tickets online in advance here.

While you're at it, sport your Warrior pride by ordering your Indiana Tech gear through the online Tech Treasures store.

Final thoughts from a fellow mom

Our family had a wonderful summer that included a week at the beach in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and a camping trip in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania.  As you may have guessed, I choose one family vacation and Karl chooses the other. 

Thomas is starting his third year at Columbia University working toward his doctorate in math education. He continues to work full time as a math teacher in New York City. However, Thomas has moved across the river to New Jersey, which saves him a ton of money on rent. He now scooters to the ferry and takes the ferry to work.

Nicholas continues to live in Pittsburgh and work at the University of Pittsburgh’s Medical Center as a credentials coordinator. In addition to playing volleyball, he has taken up cycling. After last spring’s graduation, Nicholas and Karl went on a five-day trip, biking from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. I know they enjoyed spending that time together.

Finally, if you would like a good laugh, please see the video Karl produced welcoming our students back and showing off the new sand volleyball court we installed on campus over the summer. He posted it on his Instagram account (@presidentkarleinolf) and you may also watch it here.